Talent Acquisition Flashcards

Which HRCI certification is designed for HR professionals who primarily work in talent acquisition roles?

Answer: aPHR

The aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources) is the entry-level HRCI credential often pursued by those new to HR including talent acquisition roles.

Under US employment law, which form must employers use to verify an employee's work authorization?

Answer: I-9

Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) is required by federal law for all new hires to confirm identity and work authorization.

What is 'time-to-fill' in talent acquisition?

Answer: Days from job opening to accepted offer

Time-to-fill measures the number of calendar days from when a job requisition is opened until a candidate accepts the offer.

Which sourcing strategy focuses on building a pipeline of candidates before a position opens?

Answer: Proactive sourcing

Proactive sourcing involves continuously identifying and engaging talent in advance so a pipeline exists when roles become available.

What does 'structured interviewing' mean in an HRCI context?

Answer: All candidates are asked identical, predetermined questions

Structured interviewing uses a consistent set of job-relevant questions for every candidate, improving reliability and reducing bias.

Under the EEOC's Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, what ratio signals potential adverse impact?

Answer: Less than 4/5 (80%) selection rate for a protected group vs. the highest group

The 4/5ths (80%) rule states that a selection rate for any protected group below 80% of the highest group's rate indicates adverse impact.